TriHealth Sleep Centers

Michael Fletcher, RPSGT

Joseph Zompero, RPSGT

TriHealth Sleep Centers

What is Sleep?

“Sleep is a natural state of rest

during which energy is restored and

the body heals its cells and

tissues.”

What is Sleep?

Getting the right quality sleep is as

essential to survival as food and

water….

Cycle of Wellness

• DIET

• EXERCISE

• SLEEP

THREE KEYSTHE GOAL

Regular Breakfast

Avoid heavy meals before bedtime

Moderate Alcohol Use

No Smoking

DIET

Regular Bedtime and Risetime

Allow Enough Hours

Avoid Daytime Napping

Avoid Stimulants and/or Sedatives

SLEEP

Regular Exercise

Maintain Proper Weight

EXERCISE

Physical Health

Mental Health

Thomas Edison (1847-1931)

The first public demonstration of the

Thomas Edison's incandescent lighting

system was in December 1879, when the

Menlo Park laboratory complex waselectrically lighted.

Edison spent the next several years

creating the electric industry.

The modern electric utility industry began

in the 1880s. It evolved from gas and

electric carbon-arc commercial and street

lighting systems.

On September 4, 1882, the firstcommercial power station, located on Pearl

Street in lower Manhattan, went into

operation providing light and electricity

power to customers in a one square mile

area; the electric age had begun.

SLEEP DEPRIVATION (1)

• We need about 8.1 hours of sleep to

restore brain function.

• Before Thomas Edison’s invention of the light

bulb, people slept an average of 10 hours a

night; today Americans average 6.9 hours of

sleep on weeknights and 7.5 hours per night

on weekends (NSF’s 2002 Sleep in America

poll).

SLEEP DEPRIVATION

We need about 8.1 hours of sleep to restore brain function.

NSF’s 2002 Sleep in America poll

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Hours of Sleep

SLEEP DEPRIVATION (2)

▪ Human circadian rhythm has not changed

at all - but the world has now become 24/7.

▪ Today 63 million of us

are sleep deprived.

SLEEP CHANGES AS WE GROW OLDER

• Sleep architecture (or stages) changes with

age.

• Nighttime sleep is more likely to be disturbed.

• The elderly tend to experience more

conditions that adversely affect sleep quality

and duration.

• Older people tend to nap more than younger

adults.

Sleep Loss or Deprivation

Hypertension

Inflammation

Increased Appetite

Altered Circadian Rhythm

Reduced Energy Use

Altered Glucose

Metabolism

Obesity

Insulin Resistance or

Diabetes

Association Between Sleep Duration and Metabolic Function

SLEEP PROBLEMS

• Self-Induced: Lifestyle choices (caffeine, alcohol,

nicotine, shift work, sleep procrastination).

• Environmental: Light, noise, temperature,

comfort.

• Medical/Psychological Condition: Pain,

anxiety, depression, medication.

• Sleep Disorders: Conditions that disrupt the

quality of sleep and affect your daytime function,

safety, overall health and the quality of life.

COMMON SLEEP DISORDERS

1 Disorders of Initiating and Maintaining Sleep (Insomnia)

• Stress related.

• Multiple awakenings from

breathing problems, pain,

intestinal problems.

• Use of medications and/or

alcohol.

Common Sleep Disorders

2 Disorders of Sleep/Wake Schedule

• Shift Workers

• Jet Lag

• Phase Shift Disorders

• Irregular Sleep-Wake

Rhythm (Non-24)

Common Sleep Disorders

3 Parasomnias and Disorders Associated

with Sleep and Sleep Stages

• Sleep Walking

• Sleep Terrors

• Nightmare Disorder

• REM Behavior Disorder

• Bedwetting

Common Sleep Disorders

4 Disorders of Excessive

Somnolence (EDS)• Obstructive Sleep

Apnea (OSA).

• Periodic Limb

Movements

• Narcolepsy

• EDS from use/abuse

of medications and/or

alcohol.

Sleep Apnea

Sleep Apnea…what is it?

Apnea:“A temporary cessation of breathing”

Sleep Apnea:“A common disorder in which you have one

or more pauses in breathing or shallow

breaths while you sleep.”

Sleep Apnea…what occurs?

Sleep Apnea:

- Breathing stops or becomes very shallow for at least 10 sec.

- Blood oxygen levels drop.

- Individual awakens briefly, gasps for breath.

Repeat…

Sleep Apnea…what is it?

• Sleep Apnea is a serious, potentially life-threatening breathing disorder which affects 6 million adult Americans.

• Some studies indicate that it is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.

• More common in men than women.

• Experienced by sufferers as a lack of air flow throughout the night.

Comorbid Conditions

• Hypertension (40-60% of people with HTN have OSA)

• Diabetes (Up to 40% of people with OSA will have diabetes)

• Cardiac Disease (30% of patients with cardiac disease have OSA)

• Atrial Fibrillation

• Congestive Heart Failure

• Pulmonary Hypertension

• Obesity

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Hypertension

ObesityInsulin

Resistance

Dyslipidaemia

MetabolicSyndrome

IntermittentDrops in Oxygen

Fragmented Sleep

Poor SleepQuality

Sleep Apnea…what occurs?

Sleep Apnea…signs & symptoms

• Brief interruptions of air flow during sleep and loss of oxygen.

• Repetitive arousals, often unnoticed, during sleep.

• Falling asleep at inappropriate times during the day, such as while driving, working or when sedentary.

• Early morning headaches.

• Depression, irritability and sexual dysfunction.

• Difficulties with concentration and memory.

Sleep Apnea…diagnostic criteria

• Sleep apnea syndrome:– 5 or more apneas + hypopneas episodes per hour.

• AHI – Apnea hypopnea index

• Hypopnea: Abnormally slow or shallow breathing– 30% reduction of airflow lasting 10 seconds or more

with oxygen desaturation of >/= 4%.

• The “gold standard” for diagnosing Sleep Apnea is the polysomnography (PSG).

How can a Sleep Center Help?

• Sleep Specialists

• Questionnaires

• Psychological

Profile

• Polysomnography

• Sleep Diary

• Physical Exam

• MSLT/MWT

• QOL Follow-up

Epworth Sleepiness Scale

< 8: normal sleep

8-10: mild sleepiness

11-15: moderate sleepiness

16-20: severe sleepiness

21-24: excessive sleepiness

Johns MW Sleep 1991; 14:540-5

Goals of the Sleep Center

• Diagnose and treat the immediate problem

• Educate the patient, correct inappropriate

behaviors and habits.

• Interact with other medical professionals to

address the patient’s special needs.

• Improve the patient’s quality of life.

Refer to the Sleep Lab

POLYSOMNOGRAPHY

• EYE MOVEMENT

• CHIN MUSCLE

• SNORE MIC

• BRAIN WAVES -EEG

• HEART ACTIVITY -

EKG

• LEG MUSCLE -EMG

• AIRFLOW

• CHEST EFFORT

• ABDOMINAL EFFORT

• BLOOD OXYGEN LEVEL

• BODY POSITION

• VIDEO MONITORING

Home Sleep Test

• SNORE MIC

• HEART RATE

• AIRFLOW

• CHEST EFFORT

• BLOOD OXYGEN LEVEL

• BODY POSITION

Polygraphosaurus Rex(Ink Slinging Dinosaur)

• Grass Model 78

• Paper Tracings

Paper Trace - 30 sec pages

Computerized Polysomnography

Home Sleep Testing

• Now may be used instead

of In-Lab testing

• Limitations:

– not indicated if more than just

sleep apnea

– Reliability of data

Normal Sleep with Snoring (30 sec)

Snore SnoreSnoreSnoreSnore Snore

Snore Arousal (60 sec)

Snore

Arousal

Respiratory Disturbance – Obstructive Apnea (30 sec)

Series of Respiratory Disturbances - (240 sec)

Controlled Respiratory Disturbances Using CPAP (240 sec)

Sleep Study Report

Detailed report of:

• Sleep staging and architecture.

• Type and frequency of sleep disorder

events.

• Oxygen levels

• ECG and heart rate

• Behavioral observations.

What is the rating of severity of Sleep Apnea?

• Mild AHI 5-15 /hr

• Moderate AHI 15-29 /hr

• Severe AHI > 30 /hr

What About Treatment?

OSA Treatment Has a Major Impact on Comorbidities

ZZZ

After one year, patients surveyed state OSA treatment delivers…

Insomnia •7x increase in good quality sleep• Decline from 54% to 1% reporting “very bad” quality sleep

Depression, Anxiety and Mental Health

•12x increase in “good quality” sleep•4x reduction in reported life threatening mental health condition•49% report improved mental health

Heart Disease

•56% report reduced heart disease risk•5x decrease in self-reported life-threatening heart disease • Decline from 50% to 3% reporting “very bad” quality sleep• Increase from 0% to 26% reporting “very good” quality sleep

© American Academy of Sleep Medicine 2016

OSA Treatment Has a Major Impact on Comorbidities

After one year, patients surveyed state OSA treatment delivers…

Hypertension •41% report blood pressure improvement•17% report decrease in medication usage

Diabetes •31% report improved HbA1c •14x increase in “good quality” sleep

Asthma & Breathing Conditions

•54% report improved respiratory function•70% increase in patients reporting symptoms as mild•8x increase in “good quality” sleep

© American Academy of Sleep Medicine 2016

Behavioral Therapy

• Weight Loss (A High Priority)

– Decrease pharyngeal fat, increase upper airway size, reduce oxygen desaturations

– Bariatric Surgery???

• Avoidance of the supine position.

• Avoidance of exacerbating substances (i.e.. ETOH).

Collop NA. Sem in Resp Crit Care Med. 2005; 26 (1) 13-24

Inspire Therapy (Upper Airway Stimulation)

Collop NA. Sem in Resp Crit Care Med. 2005; 26 (1) 13-24

Monitors breathing during sleep and delivers mild

stimulation to keep airway open.

Nasal CPAP

• Continuous Positive Airway Pressure

• Treatment of choice for sleep apnea

• Creates a “pneumatic splint”

• Improves ventilation and oxygenation

• Biggest Challenge:

– Compliance/Adherence

PAP Devices

• Nasal continuous positive

airway pressure (CPAP)

• Nasal Bilevel PAP

• Auto CPAP

• Adaptive Servoventilation

(AVAPS)

• Bipap ASV

Collop NA. Sem in Resp Crit Care Med. 2005; 26 (1) 13-24

CPAP Interface

Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Therapy

The CPAP Titration

Recommendations for Better Sleep

TIPS AND STRATEGIES• Avoid caffeine, nicotine and alcohol in the late afternoon and

evening.

• Exercise regularly, but do so at least three hours before bedtime.

• Establish a regular, relaxing bedtime routine that will allow you to unwind and send a "signal" to your brain that it's time to sleep.

• Avoid exposure to bright light before bedtime.

• Consider your sleep environment - make it as pleasant, comfortable, dark and quiet as you can.

Recommendations for Better Sleep (cont.)

TIPS AND STRATEGIES

• If you can't go to sleep after 30 minutes, don't stay in bed

tossing and turning - get up and involve yourself in a relaxing

activity such as listening to soothing music or reading.

• Associate your bedroom with sleep.

• A trip to the doctor is always a good first step if you think you

have a sleep problem or are experiencing excessive daytime

sleepiness or fatigue. A sleep specialist can determine

whether you are suffering from a sleep disorder or if there are

other underlying problems contributing to your lack of sleep.

WHAT'S AHEAD?

• The good news? Sleep knowledge is growing in leaps

and bounds, and sleep research is expanding.

• Research into the use of melatonin and growth hormone

continue; these approaches may prove promising for

older adults with sleep problems.

• At this time, however, these hormones remain

experimental and caution is in order.

• New medications for many sleep disorders are under

study, with some nearing U.S. Food and Drug

Administration (FDA) approval.

Cycle of Wellness

• DIET

• EXERCISE

• SLEEP

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

National Sleep Foundation

www.sleepfoundation.org

American Academy of Sleep Medicine

www.aasmnet.org

Sleep and Wellness –Keys to Improving the Quality of Life(the Mike and Joe Sleep Show)

Questions ?